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Living Lean: How to Save Time and Money by Using Principles of Lean Thinking in Everyday Situations

Although lean principles originated in the business arena, they can be readily applied to everyday scenarios in our lives to improve the way we operate.

BizBasics: ‘Big Data’ With Robert Carraway

In this video, Professor Robert Carraway breaks down what big data is and explains how its four components can work together to avoid life-changing errors and missed opportunities.

Education in Entrepreneurship Gives Prison Inmates a Second Chance

Each day, nearly 1,600 prisoners in the United States leave jail and re-enter society. One of the primary factors influencing recidivism, or the return to prison, is the inability to find a job. People can change, and educational institutions can make a big difference in the success of their futures.

What Is Design Thinking?

Design Thinking for problem solving offers a systematic approach to creativity in order to solve complex business challenges and keep businesses ahead of the innovation curve.

BizBasics: "Weber-Fechner Law of Pricing"

As Professor Ron Wilcox explains, our perception of a dollar changes within the context of a specific purchase. If you understand the Weber-Fechner Law of Pricing, more of your money might stay in your wallet.

Attitude Matters: Marketing to Woo Customers

A marketing model formulated by Darden Professor Raj Venkatesan to measure attitude helps companies predict customer behavior and value.

Whole Foods Market Taps Into Detroit’s Community Spirit As the Motor City Rebuilds

Walter Robb, co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, discussed community stakeholders at the Darden School of Business.

Insights on China: How Agriculture Drives Socioeconomic Change

As emerging markets continue to find their places in the global economy, a question remains: What mechanisms are most effective at stimulating economic growth in developing countries?

BizBasics: "Entrepreneurship: (Not) Risky Business"

Professor Saras Sarasvathy challenges the assumption that entrepreneurs are always risk-takers. Instead, she argues that entrepreneurs search for what they can create.